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^ r/.hf-'-i t ./Jt' I' FAsTSt.- ' Our Purpose It is our purpose to handle any business entrusted to us in such a fair and liberal manner as to make the customer’s re- lation with this bank satisfactory and profitable. Aside from the excellent facilities afforded, this bank has the advantage of a large Capital and Surplus. The National Bank of Gaffney Gaffney, S. C. WAS KILLED FOR A TRIFLE. Watty Linder Shoots Negro Because He Wanted to Drink from Dipper. The only lomictde thus far report ed in CheroKee during the holidays oc curred late Thursday night about ten miles from this city, when John Fer nandez, a negro, was shot and. killed by Watt" Linder. The shooting was done at the home of the dead negro, in the northwest section of the county. Linder is the son of John Linder, a prominent and highly respected Chero kee planter. The testimony at the in quest failed to account for any mo tive that Linder could have had for killing Fernandez. A party of white men and negroes had congregated at Fernandez’s house and were celebrat ing the arrival of Christmas Eve. They were conducting the celebration by picking the banjo, drinking whiskey and shooting their shotguns, which they had brought for that purpose. This custom is known in that part of the county as “shooting Thristmas guns.” They had all been firing their guns into the ground, and evidences of this could be seen by the coroner's jury. At the time of the killing the entire party had become intoxicated and this accounts for the death of John Fernandez and the charge of murder Watty Linder is facing. It was said by negroes who were on the spot, although the fact that they were intoxicated may prove that it is not true, that the negro was shot because he objected to drinking from a cup. He became ill during the festivities of the evening and another negro carried him out a cup filled -with water. He is said to have objected to the water being in a cup, inquiring if he wasn’t good enough to drink out of the dip per. This, according to the report, angered Linder and the killing follow ed. Linder was brought to jail here Fri day by Deputy Sheriff Lockhart. Weddings in Grover. Mir. C. A. Mullinax, notary public in this State, was kept quite busy last week tying Hymeneal knots in Grover, N. C. On Wednesday, the 23rd, Mr. Robt. Love, of Antioch, and Miss Pearl Harmon, of Bethlehem, went before Mr. Mullinax and were made one for life. Next day, the 24th, he performed the same ceremony for Mr. D. R. Broom and Miss Laura Hampton, and Mr. J. A. White and Miss Gertrude White, all of Cherokee Falls, this county, and sent them forth upon the same old “voyage over the matrimon- al sea” which so many have travel led before. On Friday, the 25th, Mr. G. S. Ben nett and Miss May Ramsey, of King’s Mountain, N. C., went to his sanctum and had him make them husband and wife “till death do them part.” May all these happy young people realize their fondest and brightest ex pectations in their new life. Farms for Sale 52 acres, eight miles out from city, known as the Grigg place. 140 acres, four miles out, on Thickety road, and in a good state of cultivation. 101 acres, twelve miles out. Investigate this tract. 83 acres, 6 miles out. Residential Properties,. The W. D. Thomas place, house having six nice [rooms. Situated on Victoria Ave. Size of lot 80x400. The A.R. N. Folger place, house having 6 nice rooms, with city water, bath room and other conveniences. Situ ated on Buford Street near Methodist church. On Oakland Avenue, a nice 6-room cottage with all con veniences. This place is cheap; ask about it. Desirable Lots. - In several different sections of the city. For fuller de scriptions, prices, terms, etc., see or write S. T-,. FOK-T REAL ESTATE AND FIRE INSURANCE. Phone 258. Office second floor National Bank Building. GaffneyyS. C. A1 FOR SALE AT ONCE! Thirty-five head of good Mules and Horses. Call at Robbins’ stable. I)ec-a»-tr A Sudden Death. Mr. John M. Gaffney, a well-known .citizen of this city, was found dead in his room in the western part of the city Friday afternoon. Mr. Gaffney lived alone in the building, and was found by Mr. E. T. Wilkins soon after he died. In fact, the body was still warm when Dr. Nesbitt reached his room. An inquest was held and the coroner’s jury rendered its verdict to the effect that he came to his death from natural causes. Mr. Gaffney was sixty years of age and went to the war In the sixties with the six teen-year-old boys from this section. He is survived by his mother and a number of brothers and sisters. While Mr. Gaffney was not a pro fessed Christian still he was a man of genial disposition and warm heart and his friends were numerous. On the night before his death he was visited by Rev. Louis Gaines. During this visit Mr. Gaffney took occasion to read the thirteenth chapter of St. Mark, and to comment on the same. His favorite song was “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross,” which he often sang. The enterment took place Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Providence church yard, Rev. L. R. Gaines con ducting the service. A large number of relatives and iriends of the dead soldier were In attendance upon the last sad rites. A. F. M. Officers Elected. At a special communication of Gran- ard Lodge 186 A. F. M. held In lodge room Dec. 23rd. the following officers were duly installed for the ensuing year: R. M. Gaffney, W. M. Dr. J. T. Darwin. S. W. A. B. Smith, J. W. W. F. Brown, Treasurer. Thos. H. Westrope, Secretary. D. B. Sides. S. D. D. W. Cooper, J. D. J. P. Shuford, C. L. Gilbert, Stew ards. R. W. Clark, Tllet. The following committees were du ly appointed: Hall committee—A. B. Smith, Cbm., J. E. Austell, J. P. Shuford. Charity—Dr. J. T. Darwin, Chm., W. H. Ross, J. J. Darby. Treasurer's and Secty. Rooks—W. H. Ross, Chm., Jones J. Darby, P. V. Gaffney. Prisoners Dined by Sheriff Thomas. The prisoners who are in the county jail here are loud in their praises of Sheriff Thomas, who served a splen did dinner to them Friday. Sheriff Thomas exhausted the resources of the Gaffney market in providing the feast, and a gentleman who saw the menu said that the prisoners fared as sumptuously as any family in the city. In addition to being one of the best sheriffs in the State, Mr. Thomas is one of the biggest-hearted men in the world. Boney-Bellinger. Invitations reading as follows have been received by friends in Gaffney: Mr. A. C. Shaffer and Mrs. D. H. Terry request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their ward Emily Bellinger and Mr. Samuel Elmore Boney on Tuesday the fifth of January nineteen hundred and nine at noon at their residence, Walterboro, S. C. A Belated Letter to Santa Claus. The Ledger received this letter too late to print In the last issue. We hope, however, Santa Claus read lit tle Christine’s mind and delivered the doll and other things. Wllkinsvllle, S. C., Dec. 21. 1908. Dear Santa Claus:—I will write you a few lines to let you know that I am looking for you Christmas. I want "you to bring me a great big sleeping doll and carriage and candy of all sorts and oranges, raisins and apples, bannas and chestnuts, and I want my doll, if you bring me one, to have on a pretty dress and a pret ty little cap and a pair of little slip pers and stockings—tans—and I will take care of my doll and toys and take my great big apples to school with me and I will thank you for the presents and I will try to be a good girl. Yours truly. Little Christiine Patrick. Tfegp SntebebtQtMbfeb Beptob ~We 4°/o fa, ^ea4^— ~ ~ .00 Bargains Miss Sarratt Entertains. Miss Floy .Sarratt complimented the B. B. Club and a few other friends with a delightful bridge whist party on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Sar- ratt’s home was beautifully decorated for the occasion with holly and mistle toe. The score cards were in heart design. After the game the hostess served delicious refreshments. Those present were Misses Stella Hamilton, Pearl Crawley, Winnie Davenport, Wilma Gaffney, Lila Sarratt, Jessie Lipscomb, Bessie Potter, Emma Wood Irene Wheat, Amy Gaffney, Lula and Freman Garrett, Polly Goude- lock and Ruth Sarratt. Married. On the 23rd at high noon near As- bury, at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Mary Dixon and Mr. O. N. Holman were united in marriage by Dr. A. M. Simms, of this city. The bridal couple stood under a pretty evergreen arch which was suspended from the ceiling and also rested upon a couple of evergreen columns. The attendants were Mr. Paul Hol man and Miss Porter. A fine dinner was served after the ceremony and all present enjoyed the occasion. Mr. ’Holman and wife will go to house- 1 keeping in Gaffney. The Ledger extends its congratula tions and wishes a happy life for the couple. Married. At the home of the bride’s parents in Gaffney on the 24th at 7 p. m. Miss Nellie Cook and Mr. James Daniel were united in marriage by Dr. A. M. Simms. The bride is a daughter of Mr. J. S. Cook, of this city, and the groom is a prosperous young farmer living two miles north of town. The Ledger extends its best wishes to them for a happy life. Gordon-McFarland. On last Thursday morning at the office of Probate Judge J. E. Webster Mr. F. G. Gordon, of this place, and Miss Gathle McFarland, of King’s Mountain, N. C., were united In mar riage, the genial judge presiding in his most solemn manner. The cere mony was witnessed by a number of friends of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will spend the holi days in Gaffney, but will reside In King’s Mountain. In order to reduce our stock before taking our annual in ventory and to close out cer tain well known brands of Shoes which we will not sell in the future. We will offer the following makes at prices unparalleled: 50 pairs $5.00 Crossett Shoes for men at—$4.00 100 pairs $4.00 Crossett Shoes for men at — $3.20 75 pairs $3.50 Crossett Shoes for men at—$2.80 25 pairs $4.00 Queen Quality Shoes for women at $3.20 80 pairs $3.50 Queen Quality Shoes for women at • $2.80 50 pairs $3.00 KrippendorfShoes for women at $2.40 300 pairs assorted for men, women and children at the same astounding reduction. Lots of odds and ends worth $ 1.25 to $ 1.50 at 89cts., and $1.20. These shoes are all new fresh goods and consist of the very best shoes manu factured for the price. Now is the time to get bar gains In shoes. These goods will not last long so come early and get the pick. Humphries Shoe Co. t .-t ^ r.' i f tf-if jr-f Would YOU like for your Stationery to be neatly printed and promptly delivered? If so, will you let us prove to you that our work will THE LEDGER. Caffnay, S. C. Please? CUT PRICE SALE! Commencing Dec. 5th tasting Until Dec. 30th Men’s styles in Clothing change radically from season to season. Recognizing this fact, it is our policy never to carry over any goods, but to close them out at the end of the sea son, regardless of price. We therefore offer the odds’and ends of this season’s selling at sharp reductions. While there may be only a few Suits of a kind, there is a complete assort ment of sizes and models, so that the tall man and the short one, the stout man and the slim one—any figure—can be fitted and suited. Every Suit included in this sale is from our regular stock —no cheaply made merchandise bought for the occasion— the same high grade materials, superior styles, perfect fit and workmanship which characterize all goods we sell. SUITS THAT WERE: $ 9.00, out to 910.00, cut to 912.60, out to . . $ 6.00 . . $ 7.00 . . $ 9.60 922.60, out to 916.00, cut to . $18.00, cut to $20.00, out to . . . . $16.76 $11.50 $14.76 $16.60 COMPANY STORE